Boilermakers
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
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Salary Information
Boilermakers: $73,340 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation. | General |
| Weld metal components. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning. | General |
| Mark reference points on construction materials. | General |
| Install gauges or controls. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Install metal structural components. | General |
| Position structural components. | General |
| Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. | General |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | General |
| Install masonry materials. | General |
| Assemble products or production equipment. | General |
| Test products for functionality or quality. | General |
| Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. | General |
| Maintain mechanical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Health and safety training software | Computer based training software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| National Board Inservice Inspector Commission | The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors | Not Available |
| National Board New Construction Inspector Commission | The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors | Not Available |